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 Site of Muse Academy Posted by:  txoilgas
N 33° 12.521 W 096° 37.555
14S E 721278 N 3676933
Located near the street in front of the building.
Waymark Code: WM7WQP
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/14/2009
Views: 5
Marker Number: 6188
Marker Text:
A native of Virginia, James S. Muse (1804-1878) prospered as a hemp grower in Missouri before coming to Texas with his wife Margaret Slaughter. He bought 320 acres and built this house in 1858-59. In one wing which was later removed, he opened Muse Academy, also known as Mount Pleasant High School. A lay preacher in the Christian Church, he was also a Greek and Latin scholar. Other instructors, including his daughters, were added as the school grew. Many children of prominent pioneer families in North Texas attended. The school closed in 1871. (1978)
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